The Alpha’s Silver Luna

Chapter 8

[Damon]

The words from my mate’s mouth slightly stunned me. She wanted me to mark her? Wouldn’t it be too early? She was just getting her strength back. I spoke to her and grabbed her face gently, “I would love to mark you and make you mine. My wolf has been trying and I have to hold him back. But with the bond, the stronger of the two will be weakened. I know with you being the Silver Wolf, your power is much stronger than mine, even though I’m an Alpha. I don’t want to weaken you.” 

She replied, “I don’t care about that. I still feel distant from the pack because I can’t mind-link them. I can only barely mind-link with you. I want to be their Queen Luna and fulfill my duties.” 

I smiled at her courage and pulled her closer, “I know you do, but once I mark you, everyone in the entire world will know about you. There will be people after you and it could be very dangerous. Plus I don’t want to push you too much. Shouldn’t we give it more time?”

Rosa sadly looked at me, “Do you not want to mark me?”

“No! I do!” I immediately responded. She jumped at the response. Then I more calmly continued, “I have wanted to mark you since the day I found you, but I worry for your strength. Once you are marked, we will have the coronation where all Alphas, Lunas, and Elders will attend. There you will officially, on paper, become the Queen Luna. My marking will already make you Queen Luna to the pack’s eyes. Then there will be more duties and such. I want you to rest more before it gets crazy.” 

She leaned into me, “I know you want to protect me, but I feel the need to be the Queen Luna. There is something tugging at me. Something doesn’t feel right and I want to protect the pack members, but not as an unknown.” Rosa looked up at me and stared into my eyes deeply, “Please?” 

How could I say no to her response? She was breathtaking. 

“Okay, Robin is probably going to kill me for this, but I will mark you. You will stay on bed rest until Robin has given the okay and you will stay in the Royal Quarters. I have a feeling you will be weak for a couple days to a week. I know Irina and Nigel took almost a week and yes, it was Irina. She’s a born Beta. I want you to just rest and get stronger, then when we get the okay from Robin and you can stand up without full assistance, we can start planning the Coronation. Okay?” I agreed with her. Not that I was against marking her, but I know that Robin surely would be. I added, “We, however, will not complete the mating process. I want to. I know my wolf wants to as well, but we can’t put too much strain on your body.” 

Rosa nodded and then I went close to her neck. My wolf came out and I sunk my canines into her neck. Soon I could hear all of her thoughts and I could feel the power coming from her small body. It was almost frightening. I heard her gasp at the pain and the pleasure and soon I could feel the mind-link forming. She could hear the entire pack and the knew that she was their Queen Luna. I could feel their anticipation and wonder at the idea of the Queen Luna. It was an amazing feeling. 

I lifted my teeth out of her neck and kissed the spot. The mark was special, it was a royal mark, but instead of blue, it was white. I smiled at the mark and then kissed Rosa on the lips for the first time. In all these weeks together, we had yet to kiss. She tasted so sweet and refreshing. I looked down at her and she was smiling, but very weakly. 

I asked how she was and she responded, “Very tired, but I will survive. I don’t think I can even lift my own body right now. It’s so heavy.” There was slight fear in her eyes, she continued, “I can’t even lift my hand, it’s too heavy and I’m scared.” 

I held her closely, she was so tiny in my arms. It was the first time I really had seen her really scared of something. I calmly spoke to her and kissed her gently, “It’s alright. The bond has formed and now you can connect with everyone, be careful when you do use the mind-link, your Alpha strength might give someone a headache at first. I told you that your body was going to get weak. Slowly, your strength will come back. During that time, I will be here for you. I won’t leave you. Irina and Nigel will be back tomorrow and Victor and Robin can help you whenever you need it. I might have to leave..,” her eyes widened, she really didn’t want me to leave her, “Only for a little bit to deal with the Elders. They might try to meet you or come up here and I will have to stop them. Until you are much stronger, I will not leave you. You don’t have to be afraid. I will be with you. Okay?” 

She tried to nod her head, but with how weak she was, her head only slightly moved, but I knew that she understood. I could feel it. Our bond was so much stronger. I could even feel the presence of her wolf. My wolf and hers could now communicate without the need of us. They were a part of our soul and once I had marked her, their souls became one as well. It was truly an amazing aspect of the werewolf life. 

I held my mate close and slowly her eyes started to drift off. Soon, she was fast asleep. 

I mind-linked Robin, “Well you probably know that I have marked Rosa. She was begging me and I finally caved. I need you to come and check on her. She couldn’t even move her hand.”

I could feel Robin’s anger and annoyance, but eventually she responded, “I understand your feelings Alpha and I had a feeling this was going to happen sooner or later. I will be there soon. How is her breathing?”

I quickly checked my mate’s breathing and it was coming out evenly, but I could hear her heart struggle. I notified Robin and she responded, “As I expected. The Luna’s muscles have wreaked from  the bond and it is causing her heart to struggle as well. I will bring oxygen with me and for the time being, we will keep her on oxygen. She’s still too small for my liking, but I won’t put her back on an IV yet.”

I thanked Robin and we ended the mind-link. 

It didn’t take long because Robin, along with her mate Victor, and my betas were coming through the door. Robin I was expecting, but not the other three. Robin was barking orders at Victor and Nigel while Irina cautiously came over to the bed. She didn’t know how I was going to react. “How is she Alpha?”

Surprisingly, I wasn’t angry but I felt frustration. I sighed, “She’s weak, but there is something different about her. She feels more at peace now than before. Before, I could always feel that she was tense. Even when she was sleeping, but now it’s completely different.” 

“But that’s a good thing, Damon. You marking her is helping her relax. She is in a new place and it can be scary, especially since she’s our Luna. I was told by my mother about her old pack and their Luna. My mother wasn’t born into Royal Pack and she was the second born from her parents, so she was allowed to marry my father in Royal Pack. Her best friend growing up would become the Luna. She was a born Alpha female, and her mate would become the new Alpha. She was the first born. Once my mother’s friend mated and they marked each other she truly became her pack’s Luna and it changed her. Not it a bad way, but in a good way. Luna’s are very compassionate and they want to take care of everyone around them. It’s a natural urge that comes to Alpha females,” Irina stopped, but then continued. “I think Rosa, was trying to connect more to everyone but since she couldn’t mind-link with everyone, she didn’t feel part of this pack yet. She had the connection to you, but not to her people.”

I was shocked. In all the years I have known Irina, I never knew that about her mother. I knew her mother wasn’t from this pack original, but I didn’t know the whole story. Plus my mother never got the chance to tell me about the role of Lunas. Especially the Luna of Lunas. 

I looked down at my mate. This entire time, I thought me not marking her was helping her get better, but it might have hindered her more. She could’ve had the full connection of the pack and I kept that from her. 

Irina talked me out of my thoughts, “I know what you are thinking Damon, and no it’s not your fault. Yes, having the mark earlier could have sped her healing, but we don’t know that. Right, Robin.”

“Irina is right Alpha. Every wolf is different when they are marked or give the mark to their mate. For Irina, it took her a week and for me it took me and Victor, it took him close to two weeks. The stronger the wolf doesn’t always mean the longer it will take recover. No one really knows what is happening when a bond forms. Irina and Nigel were part of the pack when it happened and so was Victor and myself, but Irina is stronger than Victor. No offense my love,” Robin answered.  

“It’s alright. I am kind of used to it. Irina always beat me at everything. The four of us did grow up together,” Victor responded. 

I was younger than my Betas and Deltas by six years or so. They all went to school together and while I was in military training is when I got to know them a little bit better. In Royal pack, all members of the royal family and any Beta or Delta level wolves had to go through mandatory military training as well. Royal Pack didn’t just have one Beta and one Delta level wolf, but there were many. Only four, however, would become the official Betas and Deltas that work with me. Those four are the only wolves allowed to use the Beta and Delta titles in Royal Pack. 

It is a little complicated, but each wolf has a certain level. You were born at a certain level. It could be your family or the strength of your wolf. However, if you worked hard enough, you could change your level. So an Omega, the lowest rank, could work their way up to Beta, the second highest. If they were even greater and recognized by myself, the Alpha King, they would be able to receive their own pack or be able to take over another pack and become an Alpha. 

In Royal Pack, many of my members were high ranking, usually Zeta, sixth rank, or above. In total there are twenty-four ranks. Most packs uses these ranks but only on paper. Only Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omega are used. In Royal Pack, there were some Omegas since children who have not shifted are given an automatic Omega level. Even if the current Betas and Deltas have children, their children would be marked Omega until they shift. It is a rule in all packs. So those boys, Jackson, Tomas, and my mate’s friend Mitch, were still unshifted boys. Once they shift, they will be given their ranks. The only wolves that did not have to go through this are Alpha born and Royals. The only way an Alpha’s rank can change is if it is taken away. 

Robin had just finished setting up equipment in the room. It was incase Rosa would need it and Robin didn’t want to have to worry about going to the pack infirmary. Robin spoke to me, “Everything seems all set. The Luna is going to be kept on oxygen until her lungs gain their strength. It shouldn’t be long. She will be on bed rest until she can hold herself without much assistance. Depending on her strength and willpower, she might take a week or so. But once again, it depends on the wolf. Now, everyone but the Alpha should leave this room.”

“Thank you Robin,” she smiled and then left the room with Victor. I called to my Betas, “Nigel, I need your help with keeping the Elders away along with any other wolf that wants to try to meet Rosa. She doesn’t need that stress. I also need your help with getting my work up here. I don’t want to leave her unless it is absolutely necessary. I will be able to handle most of the pack business, but I need you to take more leadership in Royal, INC. I know the board trusts you, so I hope you can help our businesses thrive.” 

“Yes, Alpha. I shall assist with anything you or the Luna might need,” Nigel firmly stated. I knew I could count on him. He respectfully bowed and raised his fist over his heart. 

I spoke to Irina next, “As the Beta female, I know you have been taking care of the military operations and I would still like you to do so. However, now that we have Rosa, you are her personal aid. Just as Nigel is to me, Rosa is to you. She is going to need your help when I am unavailable. I trust you and I know she trusts you as well.” 

“I will protect her with my heart and soul, Alpha. She has already won our hearts and I know she will soon win the hearts of the people. I am honored to protect her,” Irina stated and bowed while raising her fist to her heart. Her bow was proper and very Beta-like. She was a true Beta-born. Irina always knew what to say and when to say it. It’s one of the many reasons I trust her with Rosa, but also with training the military.

Royal Pack has a large military that works as a protection for the pack and all other packs. If something goes wrong, it is my men and women that help the problem. If there is a rogue attack, my wolves are there to help aid in protection and rebuilding the destroyed pack. They are like the human police but more powerful and more peaceful. 

In the military, there are different sections that help keep order. First, there is command. This consists of myself, all four Betas and Deltas, and chosen members who lead different groups of men and women. They are given the title of “Commander”. Each commander leads a group that is a mix of four different types of military wolves. There are Sentinels, they are patrols and help keep unwanted people out. They guard the boarders and help keep the pack members out of trouble. They have to right from wrong. Some of these members, if strong enough, will become part of another important duty to the pack. This includes the dungeons. Next are the Hunters. They are exceptional skilled at hunting rogues or certain people. They are the brute force of a pack. They are also the best at attacking. Many of these members also make up the main palace guard. Next, are the Trackers. They aren’t as powerful in the muscles as Hunters, but have a stronger intelligence. They can track any scent and find out any information. They warn the pack of danger. Trackers are best at hiding in plain sight. They can cover their scents and are able to infiltrate other packs, without their knowledge. It was my Trackers that helped me find out the information with Shadow Fang Pack. The last group are the Guard. They don’t have a specific skill but have the strength and skills to be a part of the military. They make up most of the military. This is also given to young pups who have yet to decide if they want to try and become a Sentinel, Hunter, or Tracker, but by a certain age, they have to decide. 

There is a lot that goes into the military, but I am proud to say that Irina takes great care and effort into training. Victor also works as her second and helped more on intelligence. He is very quiet, but one of the smartest wolves I know. 

I thank Irina and Nigel and they leave the room. 

I look back down on my mate to check up on her but my wolf assured me that he is protecting her and her wolf. With our bond our wolves can communicate more often. Their souls are intertwined. Rhys could be there for Taria even when I couldn’t be there for Rosa. It was strange. Our wolves were always there and a part of us, but never really spoke out. The only ones that can hear or notice the wolves are ourselves and of course, our mates. Wolves are the keepers of a werewolf’s soul. So without the wolf, I would just be a man. They had their own kind of silent communication and would only show their side if needed. Before I found Rosa, I would get angry and so would my wolf. More so my wolf. I would just let him takeover. It would still be me on the outside with voice and all, but the one controlling would be the wolf. 

It doesn’t happen often and if it does, it usually ends up with that werewolf shifting. Shifting is a completely different story. When we shift, our wolves get to take over. We are still there and are the voice in the mind-link, but most of the actions are the wolves. They have complete control over the wolf form. We are both the human just as we are both the wolf. We share the same soul. 

I looked over at the clock and noticed that it was getting kind of late. I probably should get some rest if I am going to be helpful to my mate and my pack. I had to be strong for her and for them all. My eyes slowly drifted off to sleep knowing that my mate was safely by my side. 

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Time Skip

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[Rosa— three days have passed]

I awoke to an empty bed. I looked at the clock and it was still early in the morning.

At first, I was sad and longed for my mate. But the room still smelt like him and I could feel his comfort even without him in the room. 

He had been here for awhile. For the past three days, Damon has been by my side and always helping me with the smallest things. In the beginning it was really hard. I didn’t want to be a burden to him but he kept telling me that he didn’t mind. He even said he like helping me more than pack duties. This made me laugh.

I didn’t mind his pack work. When I was still in the infirmary, he would bring his work with him. Damon would show it to me and I could give him some ideas. He said the last time someone was there to help him was when his father and mother were showing him how to be the King Alpha. It was sad at first but then he felt happy and said that I was always welcome to help him. Years ago it was only the Alpha that would take care of pack duties while the Luna would take care of the elderly, the pups, and be there more as a motherly figure. But slowly the times changed. Damon said I reminded him of how his mother took charge of the Queen Luna title. She was kind, compassionate, but also a fighter. She would always speak out against the Alpha, her mate, if it truly meant something. Damon wanted me to know that I could help out in anyway. This pack was not just his but mine as well. 

So for the first couple of days he brought his work and we would talk about it together. It helped me keep my mind off not being able to move. 

In the beginning, I could only move my head and my arms for the shortest amounts of time. It was hard not being able to move my own body, but my mate assured me that it would get better. Even Irina would come and join us. She told me some amazing stories from her duties with the military. Along with a status update on Mitch. He was almost sixteen so he should be shifting anytime soon. I hope I didn’t miss it. 

I tried to move my body and luckily it responded. I was able to move into a sitting position. It was tiring but I felt proud of myself. The problem was I needed to use the restroom. I wasn’t hooked up to any machines or the oxygen, but I was afraid I might really injure myself if I try to move by myself. 

How could I contact Irina or Damon? 

Oh yeah. I can mind-link pack members now. I could feel my wolf chuckling at my stupidity. Well it was hers too. I reached out and tried to make contact with Irina. Hopefully this time I don’t give her a headache. I used too much strength the first time and immediately helped heal her mind. It was my fault and I felt the need to help her out. I could feel the connection, “Irina?”

“Luna! I didn’t realize you had awoken. Is everything alright?” She was quick to respond. 

“It is alright. I hope I didn’t startle you. I just woke up and I need assistance... using the bathroom,” I felt so embarrassed, but it was even more awkward to ask Damon about it. We we close, especially with him marking me, but I still felt self-conscious. He did as well. It was kind of funny to see the King Alpha himself blush. It was a side of him that special and I was one of the few who got to see this side of him. 

Irina responded,“Oh! I will be there soon.” I ended the mind-link. 

Soon enough there was a knock at the door. Well that was fast. Irina talked through the door, “Luna? It is Irina. Is it alright for me to enter?” 

Always Irina to follow protocol. Slowly I was getting used to it. I allowed her to enter and she opened the door. She looked happy this morning. “Is something on your mind Irina? You seem happier today.”

Irina came over to the bed and respectfully bowed. She reacted to my observation, “Really? I guess it’s because Nigel’s birthday is coming up. We have been so busy lately, but when I talked to Alpha, he allowed Nigel and I to rest this coming weekend and enjoy his birthday with just the two of us. Nigel has been helping more with Royal INC and I have been aiding you, so we haven’t had that much time.” 

I didn’t even know when my Beta and Delta’s birthdays were. Heck, I didn’t even know when my mate’s birthday was. That has to change. I responded, “That’s great to hear. I didn’t know his birthday was coming up. I’m sorry for not knowing about it. I want to know more about you, Nigel, Robin, and Victor. You have all been amazing. I didn’t know what I would do without you all. I’m also sorry about the wor...” 

She respectfully stopped me, “I apologize for interrupting Luna but, I am proud to serve you. Just as Nigel is to Alpha. We are born to serve. It is understandable that you don’t know our birthday’s and I respect you even more that you want to know more information about us Betas and Deltas. Thank you. For not having time to ourselves, it can’t be helped. Once we are sure you are better, we all can relax and get to each other more.” 

I smiled at her and she returned the gesture. Now the reason she came here in the first place. I felt the urge to use the bathroom again and tried to move. Irina saw this and carefully aided me into a standing position. My body felt heavy and without her arms supporting my, I would have easily fallen over. We slowly made our way to the adjacent bathroom. It was a truly royal bathroom. It has a huge shower that could easily fit three people. There was also a large jacuzzi bathtub, two sinks, and of course a toilet. The bathroom was also beautifully decorated. Damon and I each had personal hygiene products close to the sinks. It was easy to tell whose it who’s. White for me and blue for Damon. 

After I finished relieving myself, Irina came over and helped me stand and go over to the sink. She also grabbed a chair. Why was that? She smiled, “If you don’t mind Luna, I like to help fix your hair. Your hair is so long and beautiful, but you’ve been tied down to a bed for awhile. I hope you don’t mind.” 

Irina helped me take a seat. I responded, “Of course I don’t mind. I actually...,” I felt childish saying this, “I actually like it when people want to do my hair. When I was at my old pack, the Omega’s that I protected would always love to play with my hair. We had to keep our hair up, but at night the girls and some boys would come over and start to play with my hair. It was comforting. For me and for the pups. I hope I can see them again soon.” 

As I was speaking, Irina was combing and playing with my hair. It was comforting. Once she finished I looked at myself in the mirror. My long black hair was now shiny and in a simple updo. At night, I would put it into a simple ponytail. Now the updo wasn’t too tight and it wasn’t too loose. I thanked her and then Irina helped me move to the bed. It was a slow pace but I didn’t mind. 

Irina stayed for a while. We had the maids bring some food for breakfast and then we chatted. She would tell me about her days with the military. It was a nice break from being stuck in my room. 

All of a sudden, I felt a strong pain coming from my mark. Something was happening to Damon.